July 4th Round Up

July 4th Round-Up
  
Barbeques, fun in the sun and fireworks … all the ingredients for the perfect Fourth of July celebration! From Navarre to Panama City Beach, the Emerald Coast has you covered with festivities for the entire family to celebrate Independence Day. Of course, Dale E. Peterson has the perfect vacation home or beach condo to suit your July 4th vacation needs – wherever you decide to celebrate. So, here’s a round-up of where you can find fireworks and more near your Dale E. Peterson resort.  
  
Navarre Beach July 4th Fireworks
  
Celebrate the fourth with fireworks over the sound at Navarre Beach Marine Park at approximately 9pm (around dusk). Arrive early to guarantee a spot and enjoy food and drinks from local vendors.

4th of July Celebration at Fort Walton Beach Landing
  
The July 4th celebration at the Fort Walton Beach Landing starts at 4pm and includes plenty of children’s activities, live music, and food and exhibitor booths to enjoy before the breathtaking fireworks display at approximately 8:45 p.m. 
  
City of Destin's Independence Day Fireworks Show  
  
The City of Destin’s annual Independence Day Fireworks Show takes place over the waters of East Pass beginning at 9 p.m. with musical accompaniment on Z96 (96.5 FM). 
  
4th of July Extravaganza on the Harbor
  
HarborWalk Village celebrates with three festive days of activities from July 3rd through July 5th.
  
Kick off the extravaganza on Thursday, July 3 with the Red, White and Blue Celebration honoring Tom Rice. On Friday, the glamorous Victory Belles revive the WWII era in their throwback tailored dresses, coiffed curls and bright red lipstick singing 1940s classics before fireworks light up the sky in red, white, and blue at 9pm. And on Saturday, enjoy a free concert by Gypsy Riot at Rock the Docks on the Destin Harbor.  
  
Smoke on the Coast BBQ and Fireworks Festival  
  
Celebrate Independence Day and the grand opening of Destin Commons expansion with fireworks, live music and a BBQ competition on Thursday, July 3 at their Smoke on the Coast BBQ and Fireworks Festival starting at 6pm. Enjoy kids activities, local bands and musicians, and sample small plates from some of the region’s best barbeque aficionados (cost for sampling). The evening ends with a dazzling fireworks extravaganza.  
  
Red, White & Baytowne 
  
Celebrate the 4th of July at The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort with live music by Mama’s Blue Dress and kids activities from 7 – 9pm. Enjoy a patriotic fireworks showcase over the Village lagoon at 9:15pm.  
  
Stars & Stripes at Seaside®: A July 4th Celebration 

Kick off July 4th with a parade down 30A from Seagrove and concluding in Seaside at 8am. Then, make way to the lawn for a live Pops performance from the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra followed by an unbelievable fireworks finale.  
  
Pier Park's 4th of July Block Party 
  
Start the day with The Color Run at 8am and then head to Pier Park for an old-fashioned block party with street vendors, live entertainment and even a Wing Eating Contest sponsored by Buffalo Wild Wings.
  
Panama City Beach July 4th Fireworks 
  
Celebrate Independence Day at the Panama City Marina with live music, food and street vendors. Kids will love the Home Depot-sponsored workshop where they can make something of their own, and the night will end with a spectacular fireworks show at 9pm. Tune into any Magic Broadcasting station for the accompanying show music.  

Published on Tuesday, June 24, 2014